Application process

Submitting an application for consideration

Download the relevant application form below or from the Grants & Awards page

Complete the application form in your own time

Upload the application form to our portal below. The system will allow DOCX or PDF Documents to be uploaded

Please select the application form and supporting notes for the scheme you wish to apply for. Once complete, you can use the form below to submit the application to our team. We will confim receipt of your completed documents within 7 days of submission. Please do not submit more than once during this time.

Please ensure you complete all relevent sections to ensure that your application is considered.

Please ensure you receive a “Thank you for submitting” message before you close your screen. If this does not show, please submit your application by email to the address at the bottom of the website. 

 

Scheme A: RESEARCH AWARDS up to £30,000

Applications closed on  25th August 2025 – no further applications being accepted at this time. 

  • for full projects, pilot projects or to pump-prime projects
  • to new and novice researchers for full or pilot projects on any topic relevant to physiotherapy

Scheme A – Application Form

Scheme A – Terms, Conditions and Guidance notes

Scheme B: INDIVIDUAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS up to £3,000

Applications close 15th December 2025

  • Self-funding speakers or poster presentations attending a conference
  • Individual scholarship activity

Scheme B – Application form

Scheme B – Guidance notes

Scheme C: PROGRAMME OF INNOVATION – up to £30,000
Applications closed on  25th August 2025 – no further applications being accepted at this time. 

  • An idea, service or product, new to the NHS which significantly improves the quality of health and care wherever it is applied
  • The Introduction of something new and valuable

Closing Date: 5th August 2024

Scheme C – Application form

Scheme C – Guidance notes

Please ensure you receive a “Thank you for submitting” message at the bottom of the form before you close your screen. If this does not show, please submit your application by email to the address at the bottom of the website.